There are many opportunities to create special times for family and friends right in your own backyard. You can create a simple or more elaborate entertainment venue by the pool without the hassles of membership fees, advance reservations and extensive travel coordination. Besides, why pay someone else to rent space when your backyard pool provides the closest and best spot for hosting?!

From birthday parties to casual evenings with friends to family reunions to more elaborate celebrations, you can host with the most at home by your pool. Don't ignore your pool investment for nine months of the year when you can celebrate year round ! Here are a few ideas to get started but the best part is you, your ideas and your pool.